1-Octanol

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Other names/abbreviations:

n-Octyl alcohol

Empirical formula:	C8H18O1
CAS-Number:	111-87-5
EINECS-Number:	203-917-6

Chemical properties

Solubility
Water: Almost insoluble (20 °C) [1]
Organic solvents: Soluble (20 °C) [1]

Biological properties

Acute toxicity:

Safety

Symbol: Xi
R-phrases: 36/38
S-phrases: 23

Physical properties

Appearance
	Physical state @ 20°C:	Liquid [1]
	Color:	Colourless [1]
	Odor:	Characteristic [1]

Bulk properties
	Molecular weight (g/mol):	130.23 [1]
	Melting point (°C):	-16 [1]
	Boiling point (°C):	195 (Approximately) [1]
	Ignition temperature (°C):	270 [1]
	Flash point (°C):	81 [1]
	Explosion limits (vol. %):	>0.8 [1]
	Density (g/cm3):	0.83 (20 °C) [1]

Misc.
	Vapour pressure (Pa):	30 (20 °C) [1]

References

1: Merck. ChemDAT The Merck Chemical Database Ver. 1.1.5

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© Michael Pilgaard
Created: October 24, 2008
Last update: November 3, 2008